What size is a bung?
Bungs with a bottom diameter between 5mm and 8mm are available with one hole of 3mm. Any bung with a bottom diameter over 9mm can have one hole of 5mm and any bung over 15mm can have two 5mm holes. To help identify a bung’s size, each stopper has a moulded number which corresponds to the bottom diameter of the bung.
What size stopper do I need for a 5 gallon carboy?
| Stopper Type | Compatible With: |
|---|---|
| No. 6 Stopper Drilled or Solid | 1 Gallon Jugs |
| No. 6.5 Stopper Drilled or Solid | Glass Carboys, Big Mouth Bubbler® Plastic (5 or 6.5 Gallon) or EVO 2 w/ Universal Lid. Ideal fit is 6 Gallon Carboy. |
| No. 7 Drilled Stopper | 5 Gallon Glass Carboys |
| No. 10 Drilled Stopper | PET Plastic Carboys – 5 or 6 Gallon |
How big is a 6.5 stopper?
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| Stopper Size | Bottom Diameter (Inches) | Avg. Diameter (Inches) |
|---|---|---|
| #5.5 | 15/16 | 1 |
| #6 | 7/8 | 1-1/8 |
| #6.5 | 1 | 1-1/4 |
| #7 | 1-3/16 | 1-5/16 |
How do you measure a bung?
To determine the drum bung size and pitch, measure the outer diameter of the thread, and the distance between the threads. If you only have the drum opening to measure, i.e. the female thread, measure the narrowest part.
How big is a number 6 stopper?
Drilled with 3/8″ hole in the center. Our stoppers are manufactured from a premium grade rubber material. This makes the stopper soft, pliable and long lasting. Uses any of our airlocks….
| STOPPER SIZE CHART | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size # | Bottom Dim. | Top Dim. |
| #6 1/2 | 1 1/16″ | 1 3/8″ |
| #7 | 1 3/16″ | 1 7/16″ |
| #7 1/2″ | 1 1/4″ | 1 9/16″ |
How big is a #6.5 stopper?
#6.5 stopper – with 3/8 inch hole. Top diameter 1.34 inches (34 mm), bottom diameter 1.06 inches (27 mm), length 1 inch (25 mm). BPA-free stopper made of food grade materials.
What size cork fits a growler?
Roughly 6-1/8” in diameter, and 12” in height. 38mm screw caps will fit these growlers. Fits a #14 Tapered Cork or #6.5 Bung Click Here Caps and/or Stoppers sold separately.
How wide is a #7 stopper?
#7 stopper – with 3/8 inch hole. Top diameter 1.43 inches (36.3 mm), bottom diameter 1.19 inches (30 mm), length 1 inch (25 mm).
How do you get bung to stay in carboy?
Wrap the top of the carboy and bung with some aluminum foil. This should add just enough pressure to hold it in place until it dries. Plastic wrap may do the same thing. Let the sanitized bung dry (preferably away from dust) before inserting.